Memorial services for Donna Hill, age 72, of Sharpsburg who died Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Donna Lee (Larson) Hill was born January 31, 1940, in New Market, Iowa the daughter of Herbie Larson and Lillie (Johnson) Larson. She grew up attending New Market schools. She then moved to Clarinda where she worked at a clothing store. On June 11, 1967, she was united in marriage to Forland Francis Hill. Four children were born to bless their lives, Jeffery Allen, Gregory Lee, Kevin James and Kerri Jo.

Donna was a member of the Ladies Aid in Blockton. She also worked at the Blockton Café. Later in life, Donna obtained her Certified Medication Aide Certificate and was a CMA at Taylor Ridge Estates for many years until a stroke forced her into retirement in 1996. She was always very involved in the Sharpsburg community where she enjoyed helping others. Donna possessed a "never give up" attitude, and was able to still accomplish many things even after her strokes. She truly loved her grandchildren, especially after Forland's death in 2011, when they became the 'real joy in her life'.

Left to cherish the memory of a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and friend are her three sons, Jeff Hill of Sharpsburg; Greg Hill and wife Deanna of Creston; Kevin Hill and wife Jennifer of Grapevine, Texas; one daughter, Kerri Howard and husband Troy of Creston; six cherished grandsons, Logan, Devon, Marshall, Jackson, Liam and Torin; four brothers, Verlin Larson and wife Shirley of Clarinda; Merrill Larson and wife Harryette of New Market; Lyndall Larson and wife Joyce of Clarinda; and Darwin Larson and wife Sharon of Fargo, North Dakota; along with many other family members and friends.

Preceding Donna in death are her parents, Herbie and Lillie Larson; her loving husband of 44 years, Forland Hill; a sister, Ruby Wilson; three brothers, Gary, Brad and Dallas Larson; and a son, Bryan Scott

Funeral services for Larry Schrader, age 72, of Lenox, who died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his home will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lenox United Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be at the Ritchie Funeral Home on Tuesday from 3 to 8 with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8. Interment will be held at North Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be directed to Hospice of SW Iowa, the Presbyterian Church or Lenox Fire Department. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Larry Dale Schrader was born September 15, 1940, in Adams County, Iowa southwest of Cromwell the son of George Schrader and Alma (Bissell) Schrader. He grew up five miles west of Lenox on the farm. On November 18, 1956, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Tully at her parent's home. To this loving union six sons, Kirk, Brent, Shane, Todd Troy and Shad and one daughter, Tina were born to bless their lives. The family moved into Lenox in 1965. Larry worked several jobs over the years. He worked at Sheridan Produce as well as road construction. He enjoyed working on the farm and tending his cattle along with the other jobs he had. In November of 1974 Larry went to work for the Lenox School as custodian, a position he held for 28 years, retiring in 2002.

Larry was a member of the Lenox United Presbyterian Church and he was a die-hard supporter of the Iowa Hawkeyes. He loved sports, whether he was attending activities of his kids, grandkids or coaching little league. He was a huge supporter of Lenox athletics, especially baseball. After his retirement, he and Bonnie enjoyed traveling on several bus tours. Larry's passion was his family and being involved in his kids activities. On November 18th he and Bonnie celebrated their 56th Wedding Anniversary. And over the Thanksgiving holiday, they were able to share the anniversary and Thanksgiving with their entire family by their side. Larry had a love for country music, especially Reba and Dolly, and on their 50th Wedding Anniversary, they took the entire family to Branson.

Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend are his loving wife Bonnie Schrader of Lenox; his six sons, Kirk Schrader and wife Susan of Johnston, Iowa; Brent Schrader and wife Laura of Stanton, Iowa; Shane Schrader and wife Renee of Bedford, Iowa; Todd Schrader and wife Sandy of Bolivar, Missouri; Troy Schrader of Arkansas; and Shad Schrader and wife Lori of West Des Moines, Iowa; a daughter, Tina Ecklin and husband Jerry of Diagonal, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Larry in death are his parents, George and Alma Schrader; a brother, Don Schrader; and two grandchildren, Clinton and Dallas Schrader

Funeral services for Opal Bashore, age 104, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor James "Buck" Buckhahn officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 28 at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in the Siam Cemetery, Siam, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Clarinda Community Center Food Bank. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Opal Ann (McDonald) Bashore was born January 10, 1908 to Frank McDonald and Delia (Carpenter) McDonald in Frontier County, Nebraska. At the age of 3, she moved with her family in a covered wagon to Northeast Colorado where the family homesteaded. She received her education in country schools.

As a young woman, Opal accompanied her Grandmother Carpenter to Iowa to visit relatives. She found work and stayed the remainder of her life in eastern Page County, Iowa. She was married November 16, 1932 to Clem Bryan Bashore at Rock Port, Missouri and they resided on the family farm southeast of Clarinda. After her husband died, she moved off the farm to Clarinda, Iowa. In 2009, she entered Goldenrod Manor after suffering a dehabiliting stroke and passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012.

Opal worked on the farm along side her husband. She raised chickens and milked cows for grocery money. In her retirement years, she did upholstering and clothing alterations. She also took care of elderly people, was an excellent cook and seamstress and was known to be able to fix just about anything.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Clem Bashore in 1980, son, Donald Bashore in 1937, three sisters and four brothers.

Survivors include her daughters, Delores Jean Cook (Jim) of Denver, Colorado and Lavonne Mohler (Robert) of Shenandoah, Iowa; granddaughters, Robin Casey of Farragut, Iowa and Rhonda Marriott of Clarinda, Iowa; great grandsons, Nathan Casey (Elizabeth), Ryan Casey, Matthew Marriott, Tanner Marriott; nieces; nephews and friends

Funeral services for Sandra Sleep, age 69, of Gravity who died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Creighton Medical Center will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford.

Sandra Lee (Thoren) Sleep was born September 7, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Gilbert Thoren and Betty Owens. She grew up attending school in Des Moines. In 1961 she was married and four children were born, Michael, Tina, Teresa, and Monnie.

In 1977 she moved her family to the area and began working as a CMA at local health care facilities. On August 16, 1982 she was wed to John Sleep in Clinton, Missouri. Sandra and John were blessed to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary this past August and Sandra felt so gracious to receive the many cards and notes honoring their special occasion. Through the years she and John enjoyed spending time together with their family as well as in the outdoors.

Sandra was a wonderful cook and enjoyed making all sorts of goodies for family functions. Sandra loved to fish with John, and just enjoyed the beauty of "Mother Nature." Sandra also loved to crochet items for her children and grandchildren. An evening of BINGO, for Sandra, was as equally hard to pass up as shopping or a trip through a thrift store.

Sandra was a strong, loving, compassionate person. Her family was always her top priority but her care for others was evidenced by her work as a CMA, at care facilities, most recently Terrace View in Clarinda up until a few weeks ago when her health would not allow it. Her caring thoughts and words for her family and others were always backed by her actions.

Left to cherish the memory of a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend are her husband John Sleep; children Michael Smith Jr. and special friend Mindy of Clarinda; Tina Dornbusch of Bedford; Teresa O'Dell and husband Brent of New Market and Monnie Smith of New Market; grandchildren Thomas, Bryon, Chrissy, Jessica, Bryan, Bryanna, Christopher, Holly, Isaac, Blake, and Trey; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Jaelin, Brayden, Kasen, Anna Mae, Axel, Brayden, Jordan and Mackenzie; along with many other family members and friends.

Preceding Sandra in death is her mother Betty and grandparents Gertrude and Thomas Owens